All accommodations, transport in Japan* • and admission to activities • A professional guide for the entire scheduled trip! • Concierge and turndown services to make your trip uniquely yours • Custom flight options (for an extra cost) • Much more!

*Rail/Bus transit that is not on the itinerary may cost extra in some cases.

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Building upon our popular “Taste of Japan” trip series, we are packing our bags for a hot spring-visiting, one-of-a-kind, “wow, I didn’t know Japan had a place like THIS!” response-inducing journey across Japan’s less-traveled Shikoku and Kyushu islands. Our stops will carry us through every chapter of Japan’s culinary history, such as centuries-old noodle stops in the Iya Valley, Dutch-inspired cuisine in Nagasaki, and modern microbrew fare in Tokushima.

Of course, we won’t just be eating. We’ll also be traveling to whirlpools, waterfalls, and all manner of natural scenery on a creative itinerary that you won’t find anywhere else! We’ll see mountain views in Tokushima and Nagasaki, visit the abandoned “battleship island” of Gunkanjima, cross vine bridges in Iya, explore old castles in Takamatsu and Matsuyama, see natural sulphur springs in Beppu – and that isn’t even half of what’s planned! Need a little city with your country? Nagasaki, Fukuoka, and Kobe are sure to impress.

Seeking a little relaxation? You’ll be happy to hear that our adventure includes five (yes, five) nights at three of Japan’s most unique, breathtaking onsens (hot springs). In Iya, you’ll take a special tram car to a unique cliff bath. In Dogo, you’ll get to bathe in one of Japan’s most historical hot springs, renowned for millennia by travelers and the Emperor alike. Finally, we’ll also spend two nights in Beppu, where massive terraced baths command phenomenal views of the bay.

Go way beyond the flavors and feel of the typical Japan trip; sign up today for a journey you’ll treasure forever!